Lounging By The Beach - Part 8.a

[Sundrinkr]

Why does it have to be on the same side as the doctor??

Hell if I know? Seriously, I don't know why he insists on it. I've got a big ... vein jutting up out of my left hand that would be perfect.

 

[tgcrna]

Sister still has two inches of ice on part of her driveway and all of the sidewalk/front porch. I worry about her getting out there to shovel a path. She has COPD and is not supposed to be breathing cold air for very long.

When I tried to shovel the ice we had last week, it wouldn't budge! I ended up pouring hot water on the back steps to make it a little less dangerous to go out to take care of the dogs.

Yeah, your sister probably doesn't need to be doing that! People have also been known to have heart attacks trying to shovel snow. I hope she can stay in until it melts.

 

[Sundrinkr]

Yeah, you can use that one. We use feet veins (if pt isn't diabetic) if we can't get one in the hand/arm.

Do you usually have trouble getting IVs? Maybe the other day was just a bad day and tomorrow they will be able to pop it in without any trouble!

This is the second time I've had trouble at his office. The phlebotomist at my family doctor lab is always able to get one in my elbow area but it's difficult from the scarring. No - not a needle drug user, just sold a chit load of plasma when I badly needed money.

 

[100%VG]

VG - it has to be on the right side where the doctor is. They've already punched both of the big veins in the top of my hand and tried a vein in my forearm twice. I guess the vein just collapses after he gets the needle in there. It burned like fire when he tried a test liquid to see if it would work.

Eeek! 8-o Sorry. You won't want to hear it, but I never have that problem.

Yeah, you can use that one. We use feet veins (if pt isn't diabetic) if we can't get one in the hand/arm.

Do you usually have trouble getting IVs? Maybe the other day was just a bad day and tomorrow they will be able to pop it in without any trouble!

That would be great!

 

[tgcrna]

Hell if I know? Seriously, I don't know why he insists on it. I've got a big ... vein jutting up out of my left hand that would be perfect.

I don't understand that, either But, I guess he has his reasons.

 

[100%VG]

This is the second time I've had trouble at his office. The phlebotomist at my family doctor lab is always able to get one in my elbow area but it's difficult from the scarring. No - not a needle drug user, just sold a chit load of plasma when I badly needed money.

The Blood Center here used to take my plasma, but never paid me for it. Their machine messed up my iron and I quit going.

 

[jj2]

This is the second time I've had trouble at his office. The phlebotomist at my family doctor lab is always able to get one in my elbow area but it's difficult from the scarring. No - not a needle drug user, just sold a chit load of plasma when I badly needed money.

I have heard of this. Never even thought of doing it but just how much do they pay you?

Hey I might have a vaping emergency!

Off to look at my big toe.

 

[daleron]

I'm extra tired for some reason, think I'm going to go on to bed and read awhile. See you all tmr
Good luck tomorrow Sun!!!

Good night lovely & handsome Beachers

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[jj2]

Night Dale..........sleep tight.

Guess it's time for Glam to show.

 

[100%VG]

I'm extra tired for some reason, think I'm going to go on to bed and read awhile. See you all tmr
Good luck tomorrow Sun!!!

Good night lovely & handsome Beachers

What a beautiful picture!

Good Night, Dearest.

Hope you feel better tomorrow. See ya then.

 

[tgcrna]

This is the second time I've had trouble at his office. The phlebotomist at my family doctor lab is always able to get one in my elbow area but it's difficult from the scarring. No - not a needle drug user, just sold a chit load of plasma when I badly needed money.

It really is a lot more difficult to get an IV into a vein than to draw blood from one. I can (almost) always get a 'flash' of blood…. but getting the catheter to go into the vein can be a problem.

As you are doing, drink plenty of water. Also, before he tries the IV, hang your arm down from the chair as far as you can. The gravity makes the blood fill the veins better. Also, if you could put some heat on the arm/hand (ie, if he has warm blankets in his office or if you could get those hand-warmers that you activate by squeezing) that might help.

 

[Glam]

Night Dale..........sleep tight.

Guess it's time for Glam to show.

And heeeeeeeeeeere I am!

Good night, Dale.....how do you always know I am getting close?

 

[jj2]

WB Glam

 

[tgcrna]

I have heard of this. Never even thought of doing it but just how much do they pay you?

Hey I might have a vaping emergency!

Off to look at my big toe.

There was a girl when I was in nursing school who sold plasma to help pay for school

 

[Sundrinkr]

It really is a lot more difficult to get an IV into a vein than to draw blood from one. I can (almost) always get a 'flash' of blood…. but getting the catheter to go into the vein can be a problem.

As you are doing, drink plenty of water. Also, before he tries the IV, hang your arm down from the chair as far as you can. The gravity makes the blood fill the veins better. Also, if you could put some heat on the arm/hand (ie, if he has warm blankets in his office or if you could get those hand-warmers that you activate by squeezing) that might help.

Thanks - we have hand warmers left over from our trip. I'll try all of those things tomorrow!

 

[100%VG]

And heeeeeeeeeeere I am!

Good night, Dale.....how do you always know I am getting close?

She seems to know better than a lover would.

 

[tgcrna]

Night Dale

Hey Glam

Why can't you two be in the same room together??

 

[jj2]

There was a girl when I was in nursing school who sold plasma to help pay for school

I can't imagine being paid for it. I have donated.

And I'm talking blood!

 

[Sundrinkr]

Dale - sweet dreams tonight and thank you for the well wishes.

 

[Fudgey]

Hi everyone It was so nice here today we were standing outside with out coats on, 60 degrees!! Now the wind is gusting up to 30mph and it's already down to 45, with a low of 20. Then it gets even worse, rain, sleet, ice, snow and bitter cold for the next 6 days!